IN OUR COMMUNITY

This year's Orange County Brain Tumor Walk was held Sept. 21 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The event raised almost $200,000, surpassing last year's efforts. More than 1,700 participants came out to raise funds and lend their support.

The walks occurring nationwide are organized by the National Brain Tumor Society to help connect brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers and friends, as well as raise funds and awareness about the disease. Nearly 700,000 people in the United States are living with a brain tumor. It's estimated that 69,000 people will be diagnosed this year, and of that number, more than 4,000 will be children.

“More so than any other cancer, brain tumors can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical effects. And yet, despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded with little progress,” said N. Paul TonThat, chief executive of National Brain Tumor Society.

For more information about the walk, visit braintumorwalk.org/orangecounty.